Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Cookie Monster Cinnamon Rolls, a vibrant treat that will bring joy to any occasion! These soft, fluffy rolls are filled with crushed chocolate cookies and topped with a rich cream cheese icing, making them an irresistible combination of flavors. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a fun baking day with the kids, these colorful rolls are not only visually appealing but also a deliciously sweet experience. The playful blue hue and unique cookie filling will surely impress your friends and family. Whether served warm or at room temperature, each bite is a delightful explosion of cinnamon and chocolate that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ cup crushed chocolate cookies
- Extra mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy.
- Stir in sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Add blue gel food coloring; knead until evenly colored.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, crushed cookies, and mini chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough, spread the filling evenly, and shape into rolls.
- Allow the rolls to rise again before baking at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
- Make cream cheese icing by mixing softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to desired consistency.
- Drizzle icing over warm rolls and top with extra crushed cookies if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for best results. For added flavor variety, try using different types of cookies in the filling. You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight before baking.